Licences
In Northern Ireland licences are required to operate certain types of business and you will need to check if your diversification is governed by licensing laws or regulations. Common examples, and the relevant authority to contact, are given below.
- Food sales or mobile shops - ·local council environmental health officers
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- Abattoirs, boarding kennels and equestrian facilities - ·DARD Veterinary Service
- Possession or sale of weapons - Police Service of Northern Ireland
- Sale of alcohol - local magistrates
- Information about people on computer - The Data Protection Registrar
To obtain more information on legislation please contact the relevant organisation